Peel Region Adult Day Services receive Butterfly Approach accreditation
BRAMPTON, ON (September 23, 2025) – Peel Region is proud to announce that all five of its Adult Day Services (ADS) programs have earned Butterfly Approach™ accreditation, as confirmed today by Meaningful Care Matters (MCM). This achievement makes Peel Region’s ADS the first community-based program in Canada to be certified under the Butterfly model.
This national first reaffirms the commitment of Peel Regional Council and Peel Region’s Seniors Services to fostering emotion-based, person-centred environments where individuals living with dementia—and their caregivers—feel genuinely valued and supported.
Read MCM’s news release about this achievement. Read more about Peel Region’s Adult Day Services.
In 2018, Peel Regional Council took a bold step by championing emotion-based care in Long Term Care Centres — transforming how we support people living with dementia. Its success in building meaningful connections and improving quality of life has been undeniable. We’re proud to now bring this innovative approach to our Adult Day Services, offering more seniors the dignity, joy, and person-centered care they deserve. In doing so, we’re also helping people age at home longer while easing pressure on emergency services and the broader health system.
Nancy Polsinelli, Commissioner of Health Services, Peel Region
With the expected surge in the local senior population and the increased prevalence of dementia, we need to expand approaches like emotion-based care to make sure our seniors receive the comprehensive support they need. Whether services are provided in-person or virtually, emotion-based care improves the well-being of seniors, provides caregivers with much-needed respite, and lifts the morale of staff, who get to see the positive impact they are having every day.
Whitney Harrison, Director of Seniors Services Development, Peel Region
About Peel Region
Peel Region works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.6 million people and over 200,000 businesses in Brampton, Mississauga, and Caledon. Peel’s services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information explore peelregion.ca and follow us on X @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.
Media contact
Dan Brennan
Communications Specialist
Peel Region